The Rooted Mama Blog

What’s Happening To Mothers In Tennessee?

Tennessee ranks dead last in the nation for maternal mortality at 42.1 deaths per 100,000 births—nearly double the U.S. average. Mental health and substance use now lead pregnancy-related deaths, 76% preventable. Black moms, TennCare families, and rural women face the highest risks. Progress is happening, but it’s nowhere near enough.

You’re Not Broken. You’re Just In Survival Mode.

Many people experience overwhelming stress and anxiety, feeling like they’re in “survival mode.” This state manifests as exhaustion, overthinking, and inability to rest. It’s important to recognize this condition and understand it’s not one’s fault. This tool can help !

Why So Many Women Feel Lost in Motherhood

Most women enter motherhood already running on empty—not because we’re weak, but because we’ve been carrying unhealed wounds and silent battles for years. This isn’t just a mental health crisis—it’s an identity crisis. And I have the cure!

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